OPERATIONAL PROCEDURE

POLYPAST SYSTEMS IN VERTICAL RESCUE

1. Objective.
Establish the guidelines and security practices to consider in case of arriving at
to present an event related to work at heights, in the installation processes of
grounding systems and/or communication systems.

2. Scope.
This procedure is applicable to all activities on self-supported and braced towers where
a vertical rescue is required.

3. Definitions.

Vertical rescue: a set of procedures and techniques to locate, access, stabilize

and to remove a victim from a dangerous situation in which there is an average obstacle
of vertical type.
Safety: a set of rules, laws, and regulations to prevent risks and avoid
accidents Definitions.
Rescue: This term refers to the procedures, techniques, and maneuvers to be performed to
recover material objects and particularly people from hard-to-reach places.
Rope: It is a set of threads made of flexible material, twisted together (braided or
fabrics) form a single body, with a great variety of diameters and lengths.
Line: This is called a cord that is taut, anchored, and prepared to begin maneuvers.
of descent in the approach to the victim.

4. Content.
4.1. Risk factors that activate the rescue plan.
In the development of the last mile communication link installation work, supports
and/or grounding lines, in a self-supported or braced communication tower, can be
present during the development of the work the following risk factors that can
activate the rescue plan:

Fainting: Caused by high temperatures due to sun exposure, deficiency in the

hydration, or due to excessive time in suspension which can decrease the levels of
circulation.
Electrocution: Caused by electric shocks due to proximity to power lines
energized, or by exposure to work at heights under thunderstorm conditions.
Hits: It can occur due to the process inherent to the activity or equipment that is being used.
installing or uninstalling that can cause accidents from blows to the head or in
any other important part of the body.
Cuts: This event can occur mainly when work is being done with
sharp or piercing tools or equipment, which in handling can cause cuts on
different parts of the body.
Abrupt drops: In the processes of ascent and descent to the different scenarios
It can present hangings with the protection systems that can generate a
condition of unfitness of the worker, which requires the development of the rescue process.
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4.2. Rescue process in self-supporting towers.

Technical requirements.
RESCUE KIT EQUIPMENT
Cantida Descripción/Nombre Characteristics photographs of
d references
1 60 meter rope Static of 11.7 mm, made of polyester, highly
resistant to abrasion, moisture, certain chemicals and
UV rays,
2 Double ring connection tie off type anchor adapters 90 cm
5 Carabiners Type D steel with automatic lock Resistance: 50 KN
Certification: CE 0639, EN 362:2004-M and ANSI.
1 Descender Self-braking, anti-panic system, for rope from 10 to
11.5 mm in diameter, load capacity up to 160 kg
2 Double pulley Material steel of movable side plates.
1 Auxiliary rope 60 meters Rope to secure the tool and materials.
1 Safety harness Multipurpose type 4 connection points
1 Safety Helmet Type II, with a minimum chin strap of 3 anchor points.

5. Personal Protective Equipment:

Se requiere para este proceso de rescate los siguientes equipos de protección personal:
Helmet for working at heights, with chin strap.
Safety gloves.
Safety glasses.
Safety boots.
Work Equipment.
Full body harness for work at height.

6. Procedure.
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Trained and skilled personnel in the rescue processes of individuals,
knowledge and training in the use of rescue equipment, descending techniques and
promotion. Optimal health conditions, training in emergency plans, knowledge
of the spaces and areas of work, knowledge of the processes that are developed.

6.2. Procedure for assembling and installing the rescue equipment.

No ACTIVIDAD DESCRIPCIÓN RESPONSIBLE
1 Assembly of the The hoist should be assembled on the ground beforehand. TECHNICIAN /
system 4:1 this in order that when an event occurs in RESCUER
when the rescue procedure should be activated,
this team is ready and can be optimized
time.
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2 Installation The installation of this equipment will be carried out in the TECHNICIAN /
of the team top part of the self-supporting tower (60 rescuer
of rescue metros). This installation will be carried out through a
TIED OFF anchored to the tower, followed by this
connect the hoist to the TIE OFF using a
carabiner. This equipment is installed by the rescuer
prior to the start of activities, in order that in
in case of an emergency and it is required
using it saves time in the execution of the
maneuver.

7. Rescue procedure.
When the emergency is confirmed, the station authority is notified, who in turn
inform the supervisor.

Activity No. DESCRIPCION RESPONSIBLE

1. Worker Rescuer: Ascends the ladder of the tower Rescuer /
fainted with the double safety sling up to where it is Assistant of
in the find the victim, once you arrive there, perform the security
structure valuation, check the anchors to which you
from the Tower find the victim (Double protection sling and
(By positioning sling strike), once verified the
heat, anchors proceed to anchor the victim to the hoist
electrocution, previously installed; then notifies the assistant
cuts, to secure a rope to release the
hanging victim of fall protection equipment.
abrupt Security assistant (technical support):
Perform the maneuver with the ID gaining rope and so on
to be able to free the victim from the sling of
positioning and double protection sling.
Rescuer: Frees the victim from the slings and him.
place it in such a way that it does not hit it with the
structure of the tower and proceed to remove it from the
structure to initiate controlled descent.
Security assistant (technical support): Start
in a controlled manner the descent of the victim
using the ID that is anchored to the structure of
the same tower by means of a TIE OFF.
Paramedic: Once the victim is at level
First aid is provided on the floor and is conducted
evaluation by CAPA APH to decide whether
transport to the medical center is required.
2. Completion The floor security assistant will have the list ready.
rescuer
of the emergency stretcher so that the victim can be assisted by the helper
moment maneuver of approaching the ground shall be placed on security
Rescue she. Then she will proceed to free the injured person from the
rescue system and harness.
3. Trabajador Rescuer: Ascends the ladder of the tower Rescuer,
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fainted with the double safety sling as far as it goes assistant of
in the find the victim, once you get there you do the security
ladder valuation, then check the anchors to which you
from the tower find the victim (Double protection sling),
Once the anchors are verified, proceed to anchor to
promotion and/or the victim to the previously installed winch; then
descent give notice to the security assistant to gain rope
to free the victim from the safety sling
double.
Security Assistant: (technical support): Weapon
the tie off along with the ID in the tower structure,
perform maneuver with the ID gaining rope with
help from a 4:1 hoist and in this way free
to the victim of the safety sling against
double falls.
Rescuer: Free the victim from the sling of
double fall protection, then proceed to
guide him through the center of the staircase to start the
descent
Security Assistant (Technical Support): Start
in a controlled manner the descent of the victim
using the ID that is anchored to the structure of
the same tower.
4. Completion The floor security assistant will have ready Assistant
the of
of the emergency stretcher so that the victim is safe and
maneuver moment of arriving on the ground is placed on rescuer
her. Then she will proceed to free the injured person from the
rescue system and harness.
Once the victim is on the floor,
first aid is provided and assessment is carried out
from CAPA APH to decide if it is required
transfer to the medical center.

Illustration of rescue maneuver at heights in a self-supporting tower.